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Which is nicer Lake Como or Lake Garda?

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Which is nicer Lake Como or Lake Garda?

The general perception is that Lake Garda is more touristy and crowded than Lake Como. On the other hand, Lake Como is developed all the way around the lake… but with scattered villages that range between touristy and crowded and the more “authentic.” (Como, Bellagio, and Varenna are especially popular with visitors).

Is there a train from Lake Garda to Lake Como?

You can expect the journey from Desenzano del Garda/Sirmione to Como San Giovanni by train to take around 2 hours 46 minutes.

What is the best time to visit Lake Garda?

summer
The best times to visit Lake Garda are spring and early summer, and in particular, from mid-April to mid-June. September, too, is a good month.

Which is the prettiest town on Lake Garda?

Limone sul Garda
Probably one of the most picturesque towns of Lake Garda is Limone sul Garda, or simply Limone. Its colorful buildings and extremely picturesque waterfront area look like a real-life postcard.

Which is the best town to stay in Lake Garda?

Best Towns to Stay in Lake Garda

  • SIRMIONE.
  • RIVA DEL GARDA.
  • DESENZANO DEL GARDA.
  • MALCESINE.
  • LIMONE SUL GARDA.

Is Lake Garda worth visiting?

Lake Garda is an absolute must for any trip to northern Italy. Because it’s located between three regions it’s convenient to include in your itinerary as a day trip from Milan, Venice, or the Dolomites. You could even consider making an entire itinerary for Italy’s lake region, from Lake Braies to Lake Como!

Can you swim in Lake Garda?

Perhaps more importantly, Lake Garda is also an exceptional beach destination. There may be no ocean, but the lake itself offers some wonderful beaches for swimming and sunbathing in the Italian summer sunshine. If you want to hit the beach with your family, it is the ideal destination.

Is Lake Garda warm enough to swim in?

For a start, there are many places you can do it and the water at Lake Garda is so pure and clear, it makes swimming a real pleasure. As a general guide, we have found that the lake is pleasantly warm enough to swim in from about May through to September/October time (see water temperature guide) .

Which airport do I fly to for Lake Garda?

Verona
Arriving in style via Verona Just half an hour from the south-east corner of Lake Garda, Verona is by far the most popular arrival point for travellers to Lake Garda. The city is home to two airports – Valerio Catullo (VRN) airport, also known as Verona Villafranca, and Verona Brescia (VBS) airport.